ACFL Div 4:
Athlone 0-14 St Paul's 2-10

A controversial late penalty proved to be the crucial score as Athlone's Junior Men's team were defeated by St Paul's of Clonmellon in this Division 4 encounter played in Páirc Chiaráin.  Athlone started brightly and some fine scores by Mickey Greene, Joe Fallon, Dylan Lynch and Benny Martin saw them open up a 0-6 to 0-2 lead, before St Paul's brought themselves back into the game with a goal from a flowing move. A free from Mickey Greene kept some daylight between the sides, but, after Athlone squandered a goal chance, the visitors struck two late points to send the sides in level at the break.

Boosted by their strong finish to the first period, the Clonmellon men took the initiative in the early stages of the second period and opened up a two point advantage, but a superb solo point from the lively Mickey Greene and a well taken score from Tadhg Prendergast had the home side level again. In a tit-for-tat battle, St Paul's went back into the lead with two quick points, but further points from Greene and Prendergast made it all square again. St Paul's inched back into the lead with a point from a free, and then got a big boost when they were awarded a penalty with five minutes to go when Darren Costello was adjudged to have illegally impeded a St Paul's forward.  The goal from the well-struck spot-kick put Athlone four points down but they refused to give up and points from Joe Fallon and Benny Martin reduced the gap to two.  A St Paul's free on the 60th minute looked to be the insurance score but Athlone almost got an opportunity to level it when, despite his jersey being held, Mickey Greene burst through to be one-on-one with the keeper, however the referee declined to use the advantage rule and instead awarded a free to Athlone, which Joe Fallon knocked over.  Despite there being another few minutes of injury time played, Athlone were unable to create another scoring chance and so went down on a scoreline of 0-14  to St Paul's 2-10.

Athlone:  Darren  Costello, Eoin Jordan, Tom Egan, Shane Galvin, Colin O'Leary, Andy Lynam, Kieran Rigney, Aidan St John, Alan Gaughan, Benny Martin (0-2), Joe Fallon (0-3), Dylan Lynch (0-1), Tadhg Prendergast (0-2), Conor Devaney, Mickey Greene (0-6).  Subs Used:  Emmet Collins

U16 League Division 1:
Athlone 0-14 The Downs 1-07

Athlone's U16 Boys team overcame The Downs in a high quality league encounter played in Páirc Chiaráin on Sunday evening.  This was an excellent all-round performance against a typically strong Downs outfit, with some great scores from the Athlone attack complemented by some superb disciplined defending by the their colleagues in the backline and also a couple of crucial saves from both goalkeepers who were used on the night.

Athlone:  John Duddy, Paddy Ryan, James Finlass, Joe Devins, Niall Doolan, Conor Rushe, Deba Okodugha, Shane Allen, Kevin Rowan, Anthony Johnson, Donagh Prendergast, Enda Daly, Mark Tallon, Josh Beaumount, Andy Beaumount.  Subs Used:  Killian O'Sullivan for Deba Okodugha, Kevin Cleary for Andy Beaumont, Rytis Liaukevicius for John Duddy


U12 Girls
Athlone took on Tubberclair in the last game of the local round of fixtures of the U12 league last Thursday. This was a fantastic game of football played by two very skilful teams. Again Athlone stayed with the policy of everyone gets a game and fielded 24 players on the night. At half time Athlone were down by a point on a score of 1-04 to 1-05. In the second half with a new full forward line it was the Blue and White that got their noses in front and were leading by a point with time nearly up. A close in free for the visitors gave them the chance to get level and that is the way it ended on a score of 2-08 each. On the night Lydia Mulvihill was outstanding in goal and a goal and a point at the other end  from Sarah McNamara were the stand out moments. We move on to the next round where even tougher games can be expected.
Panel: Aoife Hensey, Aoife McGivern, Orla Surlis, Rebecca Cleary, Abby Farrell, Eimear Galvin, Gillian Begley, Leah Nugent, Ava Martin, Kate Mannion, Sarah McNamara, Ellie-Mae Murphy, Amy Quinn, Keeva Reid, Abby Farrell, Aine DeTulio, Grace McGlynn, Sonia Cleary, Katie Dwyer, Aine McGlynn, Wassini Henry, Lucy Delaney, Molly Mulvhill-Wilkins.

U12 Boys
Athlone Boys U12 boys played the penultimate round in the Ballinasloe tournament on Thursday last when they made the short trip to Moate for two matches. Unfortunately, yet again, we were unable to field our full team and had to draft a couple of ten year olds to make up the starting 22. Again, the lack of subs meant that no players managed to get a rest which proved crucial against a well drilled Moate outfit.
The under 12 game was nip and tuck with the Athlone boys a score ahead at half time but as the second half wore on, the hosts improved and our boys did not have another gear to go up and Moate ran out worthy winners. This was another improved performance from our 12s and they are starting to put in to practice what has been worked on in training and with a little more self belief coupled with continued improvement, the future is starting to look bright for them. Keep up the good work lads.
The U11 team was decimated with injuries but no one can fault the effort of the young lads that took the field against a very good Moate side. From the outset Moate dominated possession but a combination of wayward shooting and excellent defence meant that there was just a goal between the sides at half time. The second half was a much more even affair and this time it was the wayward shooting of the Athlone lads that let them down. Like the u12s, as the game wore on and tiredness set in, Moate chalked up a few goals that killed off the game as a contest but this was a brave performance from the lads and great credit to them for keeping going right to the end. Many thanks to Vinny and the rest of the Moate lads for two great games.
The Athlone panel on the night was: Conor Devins, Pierce Edmundson, Ryan Fallon, Jack Gavin, Cian Geary, Cillian Geary, Eoin Hardiman, Toby Heavey,  Clinton Imade, Josh Kenny, Johnny Martin, Donagh McCormack, Dano McMonagle, Luke Nicholson, Luke O'Connell, Oisin O'Sullivan, Daniel Omukoro, Mark Rockett, Alan Sweeney, Adam Temple, Jason Ukatu, Justin Walsh, Luke Whelan and Brandon White.

Cake Sale
Thanks a million to all the organisers, bakers and buyers who helped make the Cake Sale last Sunday morning so successful.  As always thanks also to Padraig Devaney for the fabulous photos, see Athlone GAA Official website and Facebook page.

"Shop from My Closet" takes place in the Clubhouse on Friday, 10th June from 7pm.  Everyone welcome to this massive sale of new and barely used ladies clothes, shoes & bags.  When you are shopped out enjoy a cocktail or a glass or two of wine and some nibbles.  All donations of new and barely used ladies clothes gratefully accepted, please drop to the Club this Friday 3rd June from from 7-9 or on Sunday morning between 11-1.  For further information contact Dympna on 0873177255.

Congratulations:
Athlone GAA Club sends best wishes to our neighbours Garrycastle GAA Club on its thirty fifth anniversary and wishes them all the best for the future.

Athlone GAA Bingo:
Bingo takes place in the Clubhouse every Thursday at 8.30pm.  Loads of cash prizes. Everyone Welcome.

Underage football for boys and girls age 4-12 continues every Sunday at 11.30am.  New players are always welcome and never hesitate to bring a friend. Any queries, contact David O'Connell at 087 2397519.

Lotto Results:
There was no winner of this weeks €3,000 jackpot.
The numbers drawn were 12-26-27-30.
There was one match three winner.
Kay McFadden c/o Tony Heavin.
This weeks jackpot will be €3,150.

Vote of Sympathy:
The White Family, Creggan.
The Gallagher Family, Beech Park West.
The Slevin Family, Drumraney.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam.

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